Staking cryptocurrencies has firmly set itself as one of the most attractive things for crypto holders to do to earn passive income. While more traditional savings accounts still offer returns, they are getting less and less as the months go by. With inflation hitting new heights every month, staking now offers a compelling alternative, especially for those in the crypto space or those who believe in the future of blockchain technology.
But where do you start? With hundreds of staking opportunities now available, which platforms and cryptocurrencies are really worth your time and attention? In todays blog we are going to take a look over some of the best crypto staking options in 2025.
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Ethereum – The king still remains.
Ethereum’s move to Proof Of Stake (PoS) with its merge in 2022 transformed the whole landscape of staking. Jumping back to 2025 and Ethereum still remains one of the most popular and reliable staking assets.
By choosing to stake your Ethereum, you will no only support the networks security and growth but also earn a good annual percentage yield (APY) which is currently around 3.5% to 4.5%, depending on the platform you have chosen to stake on. With liquid staking providers such as Lido Finance, Rocket Pool and Coinbase Staking, users can also take advantage of the flexibility of staking their Ethereum without locking it up for long periods of time.
Best platforms for staking Ethereum:
– Lido Finance.
– Rocket Pool.
– Binance (For custodial staking).
– Coinbase Staking.
Solana – Expanding and rewarding.
Despite having issues in previous years, Solana has come out fighting in 2025. It remains a fast, cost effective and increasingly decentralised blockchain which has expanded significantly in the past 12 months. This has made Solana an attractive staking asset.
Staking your Solana couldn’t be easier, you simply delegate your tokens to a validator through your wallet like Phantom or Solflare. Current Solana staking rewards are holding around 6% to 7% annually, although this can change based on the validator performance and network inflation rates.
Solana’s network upgrades towards the end of 2024 also improved upon staking with upgrades to both security and efficiency, further encouraging new users to take part and build confidence in investors.
Best platform for staking Solana:
– Phantom Wallet (Non-custodial staking).
– Kraken (Simple staking).
Cardano – Still a fan favourite.
While Cardano might not be the most attractive project for including all the new bells and whistles, it has built a reputation for security and steady development over the years. In 2025, Cardano still remains one the most popular staked assets, partly because of its no-lockup model that allows users to un-stake and sell their tokens at any time. You are able to stake your Cardano while maintaining its liquidity, making it an incredibly flexible option.
Yields on Cardano are usually arouind 3% to 4% annually. While this is generally lower than some of the other options available to users, the reliability of the Cardano eco-system keeps it high on many investors lists.
Delegating Cardano is easy, done from wallets such as Daedalus, Yoroi or even directly on exchanges such as Kraken or eToro.
Best platforms for staking Cardano:
– Daedalus Wallet.
– Yoroi Wallet.
– Kraken.
Cosmos – The power behind interchains future.
Cosmos is often referred to as the “internet of blockchains” and is a major plater in the staking landscape. Cosmos holders can earn some of the highest reward percentages in the market, usually around 12% to 15% APY, although these returns can be effected by inflation and validator commissions.
The value of Cosmos has gone from strength to strength in 2025 with more chains adopting its Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. This growth in popularity and adoption points towards a strong, long-term value making it one of the best staking choices in 2025.
Best platforms for staking Cosmos:
– Keplr Wallet (Decentralised and direct).
– Trust Wallet.
– Binance (For custodial staking).
Sui and Aptos – Newbies gaining attention.
Rising from the ashes of the Meta blockchain project are Sui and Aptos. Both networks are newer additions to the world of staking, focusing on scalability and user friendly DeFi experiences.
Sui and Aptos both have highly competitive staking yields in 2025, at around 8% to 12%. Given how new they are to the world of staking, there’s always a higher risk involved compare to staking either Ethereum or Cardano, but the potential rewards are also higher.
Investors with a slightly higher risk margin might consider investing a small portion of their portfolio in these up and coming eco-systems to diversify.
Best platforms for staking Sui and Aptos:
– Sui Wallet.
– Petra Wallet (For Aptos ONLY).
– OKX and KuCoin.
Tips for staking your assets.
- Do your own research: Don’t just look at what protocol is going to give you the highest yield. Assess the underlying projects values and health, community and security.
- Validator reputation: More important with networks like Solana and Cosmos where you have to delegate your tokens to a validator, make sure you are choosing a reputable one with a history of uptime and fair commissions.
- Centralised risk: Centralised exchanges do make staking much easier, but if something was to go wrong with the exchange, such as being hacked or going bankrupt your staked assets could be at risk.
Crypto Analyst‘s Final Thoughts.
Staking your assets in 2025 remains one the most accessible ways to grow your portfolio without having to look at trading. Whether you are more interested in established cryptos such as Ethereum or Cardano or are looking to explore rising stars like Sui or Aptos, there are plenty of options of there.
Like we everything in the crypto space, balance is key. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket by staking your whole portfolio on one token, diversify your staking positions, stay informed with any changes to the protocols or tokens you have staked and make smart decisions that are in line with your own, personal financial goals.